The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) is the Commonwealth's coordinating body for
higher education. SCHEV was established by the Governor and General Assembly in 1956. Then as now, our mission, which is
outlined in the Code of Virginia, is "to promote the development of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous,
progressive, and coordinated system of higher education" in Virginia.

To fulfill our mission, SCHEV makes higher education public policy recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly in such
areas as capital and operating budget planning, enrollment projections, institutional technology needs, and student
financial aid. SCHEV administers a variety of educational programs that benefit students, faculty, parents,
and taxpayers. SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability, and accountability
throughout the system. SCHEV also helps policymakers, college administrators, and other concerned leaders
work cooperatively and constructively to advance educational excellence.